Cynwyl Gaeo

Community in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Cynwyl Gaeo

Cyffordd o draciau / A junction of tracks Cyffordd o draciau yn Allt Cwm-dyfiog.

A junction of tracks at Allt Cwm-dyfiog
Cyffordd o draciau / A junction of tracks Credit: Alan Richards

Cynwyl Gaeo is a rural community located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated in the western part of the county, it covers an area of approximately 47 square kilometers. The community is composed of several small villages and hamlets, including Cynwyl Gaeo, Ffarmers, Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn, and Talley.

The landscape of Cynwyl Gaeo is characterized by rolling hills, lush farmland, and picturesque countryside views. It is nestled within the Cambrian Mountains, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

Historically, Cynwyl Gaeo has strong agricultural roots, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The community is home to a number of working farms, which contribute to the agricultural heritage of the area.

Despite its rural setting, Cynwyl Gaeo benefits from good road connections, with the A482 passing through the community, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The community also has a primary school, providing education for local children.

Cynwyl Gaeo is rich in cultural heritage, with several historic landmarks and sites of interest. One notable example is the 12th-century Talley Abbey, a former monastery and now a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the ruins of the abbey, which provide a glimpse into the area's medieval past.

Overall, Cynwyl Gaeo offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history. It is a close-knit community that cherishes its rural heritage while embracing modern amenities and connectivity.

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Cyffordd o draciau / A junction of tracks Cyffordd o draciau yn Allt Cwm-dyfiog.

A junction of tracks at Allt Cwm-dyfiog
Cyffordd o draciau / A junction of tracks
Cyffordd o draciau yn Allt Cwm-dyfiog. A junction of tracks at Allt Cwm-dyfiog
Trac y goedwigaeth / Forestry track Trac y goedwigaeth ger Penlan-dolau.

A forestry track near Penlan-dolau (trans. hilltop of meadows)
Trac y goedwigaeth / Forestry track
Trac y goedwigaeth ger Penlan-dolau. A forestry track near Penlan-dolau (trans. hilltop of meadows)
Allt Cwm-dyfiog Llwybr cyhoeddus yn gadael y trac yn Allt Cwm-dyfiog.

A public footpath exits the track at Allt Cwm-dyfiog.
Allt Cwm-dyfiog
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn gadael y trac yn Allt Cwm-dyfiog. A public footpath exits the track at Allt Cwm-dyfiog.
Heol ger Bwlch-y-gilwen / Road near Bwlch-y-gilwen Heol fach ger anhedd-dy o'r enw Bwlch-y-gilwen.

A minor road near a property known as Bwlch-y-gilwen (trans. white nook pass)
Heol ger Bwlch-y-gilwen / Road near Bwlch-y-gilwen
Heol fach ger anhedd-dy o'r enw Bwlch-y-gilwen. A minor road near a property known as Bwlch-y-gilwen (trans. white nook pass)
Heol yn Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen / A road at Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen Heol fach yn mynd i lawr y waered yn Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen.

A minor road descending the hill at Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen (trans. fair nook pass).
Heol yn Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen / A road at Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen
Heol fach yn mynd i lawr y waered yn Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen. A minor road descending the hill at Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen (trans. fair nook pass).
Llwybr Allt Bwlch-y-gelain / Allt Bwlch-y-gelain Llwybr yn gadael yr heol fach o dan Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen.

A path exits the road beneath Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen.
Llwybr Allt Bwlch-y-gelain / Allt Bwlch-y-gelain
Llwybr yn gadael yr heol fach o dan Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen. A path exits the road beneath Allt Bwlch-y-gilwen.
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Ffarm Aber-Mangoed.

A path heading in the direction of Aber-Mangoed Farm.
 (trans. confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path
Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Ffarm Aber-Mangoed. A path heading in the direction of Aber-Mangoed Farm. (trans. confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Ffarm Aber-Mangoed.

A path heading towards Aber-Mangoed Farm (trans. confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path
Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Ffarm Aber-Mangoed. A path heading towards Aber-Mangoed Farm (trans. confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr o dan Allt Aber-Mangoed.

Walkers following a path below Allt Aber-Mangoed (trans. wooded slope near the confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr Aber-Mangoed / Aber-Mangoed path
Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr o dan Allt Aber-Mangoed. Walkers following a path below Allt Aber-Mangoed (trans. wooded slope near the confluence of the Mangoed stream).
Llwybr ger Ffarm Brynteg / Path near Brynteg Farm Llwybr yn agosau at yr heol ger Ffarm Brynteg.

A path approaches the road near Brynteg Farm (trans. fairhill).
Llwybr ger Ffarm Brynteg / Path near Brynteg Farm
Llwybr yn agosau at yr heol ger Ffarm Brynteg. A path approaches the road near Brynteg Farm (trans. fairhill).
Hen heol i Gwmcothi  / Old road to Cwmcothi Hen heol sy wedi ei hisraddio i lwybr troed yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Cwmcothi.

An old road now downgraded to a footpath descends the hill towards Cwmcothi (trans. Cothi valley).
Hen heol i Gwmcothi / Old road to Cwmcothi
Hen heol sy wedi ei hisraddio i lwybr troed yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Cwmcothi. An old road now downgraded to a footpath descends the hill towards Cwmcothi (trans. Cothi valley).
Llwybr uwchben Caio / Path above Caio Llwybr cyhoeddus uwchben Caio ac yn sy'n mynd i gyfeiriad Cwm Cothi.

A public footpath above the village of Caio and heading towards Cwm Cothi (trans. [river] Cothi valley).
Llwybr uwchben Caio / Path above Caio
Llwybr cyhoeddus uwchben Caio ac yn sy'n mynd i gyfeiriad Cwm Cothi. A public footpath above the village of Caio and heading towards Cwm Cothi (trans. [river] Cothi valley).
Llwyr ger Glan Meddyg / Path near Glan Meddyg Heol fynedfa a llwybr cyhoeddus ger Ffarm Glan Meddyg.

An access road and public footpath near Glan Meddyg Farm (trans. bank of the ?physician's stream).
Llwyr ger Glan Meddyg / Path near Glan Meddyg
Heol fynedfa a llwybr cyhoeddus ger Ffarm Glan Meddyg. An access road and public footpath near Glan Meddyg Farm (trans. bank of the ?physician's stream).
Tuag at Gwm Cothi / Towards Cwm Cothi Llwybr troed cyhoeddus yn mynd i lawr y waered tuag ay Gwm Cothi.

A public footpath descending towards Cwm Cothi (trans. [river] Cothi valley).
Tuag at Gwm Cothi / Towards Cwm Cothi
Llwybr troed cyhoeddus yn mynd i lawr y waered tuag ay Gwm Cothi. A public footpath descending towards Cwm Cothi (trans. [river] Cothi valley).
Pont dros Afon Cothi / Bridge over Afon Cothi Heol fach wledig yn croesi pont sy'n rhychwantu Afon Cothi.

A minor rural road crosses a bridge spanning Afon Cothi.
Pont dros Afon Cothi / Bridge over Afon Cothi
Heol fach wledig yn croesi pont sy'n rhychwantu Afon Cothi. A minor rural road crosses a bridge spanning Afon Cothi.
Cwrt y Cadno Cyrraedd pentre bach gwledig Cwrt y Cadno. 

Entering the little rural village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. Court of the fox).
Cwrt y Cadno
Cyrraedd pentre bach gwledig Cwrt y Cadno. Entering the little rural village of Cwrt y Cadno (trans. Court of the fox).
Llwybr ceffyl Allt Dinbeth / Allt Dinbeth bridleway Llwybr ceffyl ar droed Allt Dinbeth.

A bridleway at the foot of Allt Dinbeth (trans. wooded hill of ?_____ fort).
Llwybr ceffyl Allt Dinbeth / Allt Dinbeth bridleway
Llwybr ceffyl ar droed Allt Dinbeth. A bridleway at the foot of Allt Dinbeth (trans. wooded hill of ?_____ fort).
Llwybr ceffyl Allt Dinbeth / Allt Dinbeth bridleway Llwybr ceffyl ar droed Allt Dinbeth.

A bridleway at the foot of Allt Dinbeth (trans. wooded hill of ?_____ fort).
Llwybr ceffyl Allt Dinbeth / Allt Dinbeth bridleway
Llwybr ceffyl ar droed Allt Dinbeth. A bridleway at the foot of Allt Dinbeth (trans. wooded hill of ?_____ fort).
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Cynwyl Gaeo is located at Grid Ref: SN6743 (Lat: 52.071182, Lng: -3.934019)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed-Powys

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